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One True Love

we were much in love
our married life was blissful
death stole him away

death cannot slay love
my heart is his forever
we will meet again

we are tied as one
in Heaven there's no parting
joined eternally




For Linda Marie's senryu contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/24/2011 10:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Linda-Marie's contest "Special Sentimental Senryu". Long list of winners so glad to see your name among them Joyce. Love, Carol

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 2/18/2011 12:06:00 AM

Many Congrats Joyce for big win in Linda's contest thru' this creative piece. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

Elaine George

Date: 2/17/2011 11:43:00 PM

Beautiful Senryu, dear Joyceb. Many congrat's on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 2/17/2011 4:41:00 PM

this is a heartwarmer to say the least Joyce. Congratulations to you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/17/2011 2:01:00 PM

I think yours told one of the best stories. Congratulations, JOyce.

Kash Poet

Date: 2/17/2011 11:18:00 AM

Very emotional write here !Congrats Joyce on your big win in this contest of Linda---kashinath

Wilma Neels

Date: 2/17/2011 9:57:00 AM

Hey there Joyce, quite a beautiful write, congratulations on your win in Linda's contest, love Wilma

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 2/17/2011 9:46:00 AM

Hello Joyce, Congratulations on your win Joyce, This is such a beautiful heart felt write. Lovely words my dear poet As Always, Shar

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/17/2011 9:35:00 AM

Congratulations on your very fine 4th Place win in the contest, Joyce! Beautiful and heart touching and I'm sure he was smiling as you wrote this. Much love, Annalise

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/16/2011 8:59:00 PM

hapiness!! congrats to you for the big win,joyce..:) huggs, nette

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/16/2011 7:52:00 PM

Beautiful bonding. Many congrats for this huge win.

John Freeman

Date: 2/16/2011 7:11:00 PM

Congratulations Joyce on your worthy win near the top. Agape, Moses

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/16/2011 6:39:00 PM

These three fine senryu entries made me feel sad. Congratulations on winning with them in Linda's contest.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/16/2011 5:53:00 PM

Congratulations on the fourth place win in the contest of Linda, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/16/2011 5:33:00 PM

Congrats Joyce on your success in my contest luv.. thankxx for your constant support always..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/5/2011 7:08:00 AM

thankxxx for supporting my current contest Joyce... good luck.. will read fully as judging time draws closer ... am sure this will be in the winners mix..luv..

Elaine George

Date: 2/5/2011 1:34:00 AM

Dear Joyce, you write with such tenderness. This is simply beautiful. Also, thank you for your kind comments on my writing. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2011 11:59:00 PM

YOu told precisely your story, Joyce. Well done and good luck with this cute contest. Luv, Andrea

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/3/2011 11:02:00 PM

These are very heart touching, Joyce and that is something great to look forward to..meeting your loved one in Heaven. Thank you for the honor of placing my "Willingly, You Risked Your Life" amongst the winners in your contest. Love, Annalise

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 2/3/2011 1:05:00 PM

Terrific read it fills my heart when I read of a true love.Thanks for the congrats on my win good luck on the contest.~Teresa~

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/2/2011 4:36:00 PM

Joyce, you had a fourth place in the contest, not a fifth. Just wanted to be sure you knew. Love, Carolyn

Patricia Opel Jaye

Date: 2/2/2011 10:02:00 AM

What a heart felt poem I almost cried just reading it I truly believe love never dies it's sometimes fades away. Thank you Joyce for your comments on My poem Dedication to the President I look forward to reading more of your poetry take care, and have a nice day Patricia.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/2/2011 7:54:00 AM

Dear Joyce, I know just how you feel. This is a very moving entry for the contest and I wish you success. Love, Carolyn